Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave, +1 608 266-4732, [20]. Every day, excepting holidays, 9:30AM-5PM. Founded over a century ago, this is one of the few free ... more

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, +1 608 246-4550 (fax +1 608 246-4719), [21]. These sixteen free outdoor gardens have many ponds and greens, as well ... more

Wisconsin State Capitol [23] — the current State Capitol Building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was finished in 1912 after the ... more

The Green Owl Cafe, 1970 Atwood Ave, ☎ +1 608 285-5290, [58]. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-3PM. Vegetarian cuisine created by chef/proprietor Jennie ...

Himal Chuli, 318 State St (on State St 300 block). Excellent Nepalese food, cozy atmosphere. Some of the most delicious food in Madison and you always feel good... more

Nam's Noodles, 1336 Regent St, +1 608 287-0475. Excellent Chinese food located close to the University. Their "Nam's Fried Rice" is outstanding. Sit-down or ...

Hilldale Mall, 702 N Midvale Blvd (Right off University and Midvale), [48]. M-Sa 10-9, Su 11-6. Lots of independent stores, Morgan's Shoes, Playthings, Fair ... more

WILLY Tech Shop (Madison's Original MacShop), 804 Williamson St, ☎ +1 608 270-4444, [50]. M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3. Madison’s independent, locally-owned, full-service... more

East Towne Mall, +1 608 244-1387 [45]. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A standard shopping mall on the east side of Madison, not far from I-39/I-90/I-94.

Great Dane Brew Pub, 3 Locations: 123 E Doty St (downtown), 357 Price Pl (next to Hilldale Mall on the near-west side) and 2980 Cahill Main (near the ... more

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, 317 N Frances St, ☎ +1 608 285-5290, [66]. M-W 11AM-11PM, Th-Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 12PM-10PM. If you're looking for a good burger in Madison, ... more

Brickhouse BBQ, 408 W Gorham St, ☎ +1 608 257-7675, [67]. Features in-house smoked meats, sandwiches, and daily specials. 40 micro-brewed beers on tap which ... more

Madison Mallards, The Duck Pond at Warner Park; 2920 N Sherman Ave, ☎ +1 608 246-4277, [40]. Collegiate summer baseball team that is part of the Northwoods ... more

Great Taste of the Midwest, 1156 Olin-Turville Court, [31]. This beer festival, put on by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild, is one of the biggest in ... more

Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon, [36]. Held the Sunday following Labor Day Weekend. Start/finish area located downtown at Monona Terrace and Martin Luther King Jr ... more